★★★★★ “I’d give it 10 freaking stars if I could!“
He thrives in danger. She’s trying to escape it. Together, they’ll ignite a passion that could destroy them both—or set them free.
Claire Dutton is a rising star in Charleston’s elite legal scene, but beneath her buttoned-up suits lies a woman desperate for more. When her former sorority sister pulls her into a shadowy business proposition involving a scandalous sex club, Claire’s tidy world spins out of control. Torn between loyalty and ambition, she finds herself questioning the rules she’s always lived by—and the powerful men who enforce them.
Elijah Perez lives by his own rules. As a charismatic gambler running high-stakes poker games in dangerous locales, he’s built a life of independence and secrecy. But when his estranged stepbrother forces him back to Charleston, Eli is thrust into a world of ruthless family legacies and one fiery lawyer who’s as off-limits as she is irresistible.
Claire and Eli’s worlds collide in a storm of forbidden desires and lethal secrets. As Claire risks everything to take control of her future, Eli fights to escape his dark past. But the deeper they dive into each other’s lives—and beds—the more perilous their attraction becomes.
With betrayal lurking at every turn and a powerful enemy closing in, can Claire and Eli trust each other enough to survive? Or will their love be the ultimate gamble?
Fans of T.L. Swan and Meghan March will devour this electrifying tale of seduction, suspense, and scandal.